Community News: March 14

Published: Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:53 p.m.

Three Chopt host Java for Justice event

Three Chopt in Hendersonville hosted Pisgah Legal Services' second Java for Justice event on Friday, March 1. Java for Justice is held to raise money and awareness for Pisgah Legal Services, a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their most basic and urgent needs, including housing, safety from domestic violence and health care.

In 2012 Pisgah Legal helped more than 13,000 people in the region, including 5,631 children. The nonprofit has offices in Asheville, Hendersonville and Spindale. This year marks Pisgah Legal's 35th anniversary.

Java for Justice sponsors included Asheville Radio Group, BMW of Asheville and The Van Winkle Law Firm.

Historic Preservation Commission funding restoration of photos

The Historic Preservation Commission has undertaken the process of reframing the mayoral portraits at City Hall. In an attempt to preserve them for future generations, the portraits are being removed, 10 at a time, to be rematted and rehung. The commission is funding the restoration.

The project began when it was noticed that some of the photos seemed to be fading and the backing was loose. Upon closer examination, some photos were also showing spots and discoloring. David Osann of Framing Arts Custom Framing examined several of portraits and advised using conservation matting and UV protection glass to stop further decoration.

Osann also said the old masking tape and cardboard used to back the portraits were not good for the future preservation as well. So far, 10 have been repaired and returned, and Osann picked up another 10 last week. The original frames are being reused.

Since the frames and matting are the same, it appears the earlier photos were done at the same time. According to Sadie Smathers Patton's book, "The Story of Henderson County," the portraits were hanging in City Hall by 1947.

Osann has noted these are not original photos but copies, sometimes even photographs of an original photo. In the case of Mayor M. W. Egerton, an oval frame can be seen, implying someone took a photo of his picture with it still in the frame.

Patton notes that the portrait of one mayor is missing. She implies efforts to obtain a photo of Marcus M. Patton, who served as mayor in 1881, failed.

Prior to the City Hall renovation in 2004-05, the portraits hung in the second-floor lobby. After being in storage during the renovation, they were rehung on the third floor. The public is welcome to view the portraits any time City Hall is open.

During this process, the City Planning Department is taking advantage of the photos coming out of the frames by making digital copies of each mayor.

For more information on the reframing process, contact Osann at 828-696-3818. For more information about the commission, contact Lu Ann Welter at 828-697-3088.

Pat's School of Dance studio competes in regional competition

Pat's School of Dance, a Hendersonville studio, competed in the Dance Educators of America regional competition in Chattanooga, Tenn. March 2-3. The studio competed in tap, jazz & hip hop dance.

The studio performed 52 numbers, and all placed at gold and platinum levels. These are the highest scores that can be received at DEA competitions. Of the performances, 26 received first place/high score recognition, and the remainder received second through fifth placements.

In addition, 34 local students received scholarships for the DEA National Workshops, to be held in Charleston, S.C. this July. These scholarships total more than $11,000.00 in funding.

One student received a full scholarship to the University of Las Vegas DEA Ballet Seminar in July. One full and three half scholarships were received to attend the University of Las Vegas DEA Musical Theatre Intensive, also in July.

The studio also received nine special awards, one highest score of the day award, and a choreography award.

The studio, owned by Pat & Sheraton Shepherd and assisted by staff members Katie, Chelsie, Brittany, Amanda, Sarah and April, has been training students for the past 42 years in Hendersonville. The mother/daughter duo & staff are now teaching third-generation.

For more information about the dance studio, visit patsschoolofdance.com.

<p>Three Chopt host Java for Justice event</p><p>Three Chopt in Hendersonville hosted Pisgah Legal Services' second Java for Justice event on Friday, March 1. Java for Justice is held to raise money and awareness for Pisgah Legal Services, a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their most basic and urgent needs, including housing, safety from domestic violence and health care.</p><p>In 2012 Pisgah Legal helped more than 13,000 people in the region, including 5,631 children. The nonprofit has offices in Asheville, Hendersonville and Spindale. This year marks Pisgah Legal's 35th anniversary.</p><p>Java for Justice sponsors included Asheville Radio Group, BMW of Asheville and The Van Winkle Law Firm.</p><p>Historic Preservation Commission funding restoration of photos</p><p>The Historic Preservation Commission has undertaken the process of reframing the mayoral portraits at City Hall. In an attempt to preserve them for future generations, the portraits are being removed, 10 at a time, to be rematted and rehung. The commission is funding the restoration.</p><p>The project began when it was noticed that some of the photos seemed to be fading and the backing was loose. Upon closer examination, some photos were also showing spots and discoloring. David Osann of Framing Arts Custom Framing examined several of portraits and advised using conservation matting and UV protection glass to stop further decoration. </p><p>Osann also said the old masking tape and cardboard used to back the portraits were not good for the future preservation as well. So far, 10 have been repaired and returned, and Osann picked up another 10 last week. The original frames are being reused.</p><p>Since the frames and matting are the same, it appears the earlier photos were done at the same time. According to Sadie Smathers Patton's book, "The Story of Henderson County," the portraits were hanging in City Hall by 1947. </p><p>Osann has noted these are not original photos but copies, sometimes even photographs of an original photo. In the case of Mayor M. W. Egerton, an oval frame can be seen, implying someone took a photo of his picture with it still in the frame. </p><p>Patton notes that the portrait of one mayor is missing. She implies efforts to obtain a photo of Marcus M. Patton, who served as mayor in 1881, failed. </p><p>Prior to the City Hall renovation in 2004-05, the portraits hung in the second-floor lobby. After being in storage during the renovation, they were rehung on the third floor. The public is welcome to view the portraits any time City Hall is open.</p><p>During this process, the City Planning Department is taking advantage of the photos coming out of the frames by making digital copies of each mayor. </p><p>For more information on the reframing process, contact Osann at 828-696-3818. For more information about the commission, contact Lu Ann Welter at 828-697-3088. </p><p>Pat's School of Dance studio competes in regional competition</p><p>Pat's School of Dance, a Hendersonville studio, competed in the Dance Educators of America regional competition in Chattanooga, Tenn. March 2-3. The studio competed in tap, jazz & hip hop dance. </p><p>The studio performed 52 numbers, and all placed at gold and platinum levels. These are the highest scores that can be received at DEA competitions. Of the performances, 26 received first place/high score recognition, and the remainder received second through fifth placements. </p><p>In addition, 34 local students received scholarships for the DEA National Workshops, to be held in Charleston, S.C. this July. These scholarships total more than $11,000.00 in funding. </p><p>One student received a full scholarship to the University of Las Vegas DEA Ballet Seminar in July. One full and three half scholarships were received to attend the University of Las Vegas DEA Musical Theatre Intensive, also in July. </p><p>The studio also received nine special awards, one highest score of the day award, and a choreography award. </p><p>The studio, owned by Pat & Sheraton Shepherd and assisted by staff members Katie, Chelsie, Brittany, Amanda, Sarah and April, has been training students for the past 42 years in Hendersonville. The mother/daughter duo & staff are now teaching third-generation. </p><p>For more information about the dance studio, visit patsschoolofdance.com.</p>